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New York City Metropolitan Area

Designed innovative new collections of jacquard, dobby, faux leather, embroidered and printed fabrics for the hospitality and cruise markets. Product categories include: upholstery, drapery, sheer, blackout and multi-purpose fabric.Orchestrated entire process from conception, design, development, testing and coloration to production, bookmaking and merchandising of fabrics.Collaborated with interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE, to conceptualize and create fabric collections which in turn inspired coordinated bedding collections.Executed all custom projects including program developments for customers including Marriott, Hilton, Choice, IHG, Radisson, Best Western, Wyndham, STX.Established, sourced and compiled a vast mill quality sample library to simplify the custom development process.

New York, Ny

Worked with domestic and international mills to design, develop and color jacquards, dobbies, embroideries and prints for the higher-end Platinum division, targeted to jobbers and retailers.Involved in every step of the process from idea conception to merchandising and sampling of finished fabrics.Researched color and pattern trends at both domestic and international trade shows.Interpreted artwork and original drawings and created weavable jacquard files and print patterns.Helped secure a Christie Brinkley licensed collection by creating a quilt she fell in love with.Designed best-selling fabrics for the Liz Claiborne, Christy Brinkley and KAS licensed collections.Spearheaded a modern print collection to fill a market need.Created the unique, high-end Charleston Home collection of prints, wovens and velvets marketed to the retail and furniture trade.Designed and sewed coordinated costumes for promotion of fabric collections at Showtime and also in ad form.

Bangkok, Thailand

Launched a jacquard program for a mill primarily known for hand-woven dobby fabrics while navigating life in Thailand.Worked directly with the head stylist and weavers to design, develop, color and produce both silk and cotton jacquards targeted to the interior design trade.Initiated the development of a library of weavable jacquard constructions.

Long Island City, Ny

Designed, developed and colored restoration, custom and open line fabrics for the interior design trade. Created custom fabrics for the White House, various Newport mansions, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Monticello and others.Successfully developed a limited-edition series of wool blankets for Ramona Sakiestewa, a Native American artist.Achieved expert jacquard knowledge and problem solving skills designing directly at mill-level and communicating with weavers, dyers and salespeople daily.Handwove a sample at home one weekend to save an important order for a key customer.

Master Of Science - Ms, Textile And Apparel Management, Design Concentration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science